Classroom Parties

 

Classroom parties are part of school life. I remember parties when I was a kid. But they do change when you become a teacher. Fun? Sure, but a lot of work. First thing that a teacher has to do is choose a homeroom parent. In some schools, this is a coveted position. I've had parents fight over getting that job. But a homeroom parent does come in handy. I've had some great ones. They decide a theme, gather all the volunteers, and make sure that there are goodies, and sometimes a game or art activity.

Most of the time the parties go well, and the kids have a great time. The hardest party of the year is also the most fun. That's Halloween. As a teacher of younger kids, it was always my responsibility to make sure that the kids were dressed in their costumes. Those included buckles, zippers, things to tie, and sometimes makeup. At most of the schools that I was working in, we had a Halloween parade. The whole school would march through town, showing off their costumes. The children would get tired, hot, or cold. I even had a couple ask me to carry them. Like, no, you can walk, sweetie.

As school starts and things get underway, embrace the classroom parties. Become a homeroom parent if time permits. It will definitely be a time to remember. It is the classroom party that kids remember and often this helps them to form bonds and learn how to be social. Have fun!